The book Patricia Oliver is showing lawmakers this week would, she said, fit in well in a first-grade classroom. It has pretty illustrations, bright colors and large text.But the subject is much...
Whip Clark Celebrates Student Success In MetroWest Scholars Program, Expanded Federal Funding
Whip Clark secured $600,000 to extend the MetroWest Scholars program into Waltham Public SchoolsWELLESLEY, MA - On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) attended the...
CBS Boston: Rally in Framingham calls for Congress to pass assault weapons ban
A Mother's Day weekend rally was held Saturday in Framingham, where attendees called for more action from Congress to reduce gun violence.This year is on pace to become one of the worst on record...
Whip Clark, Moms Demand Action Rally For Gun Safety Reform
2023 is on pace to be the deadliest year on record for mass shootings in America.FRAMINGHAM, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Massachusetts Moms Demand Action for a Mother's...
Chelsea Record: Clark Visits Revere Head Start To Highlight Vital Role Amid GOP Threats
On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited the Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) Head Start program at the Irene O'Connell Community Center in Revere...
Whip Clark, Moms Condemn MAGA GOP Attacks on Women and Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of Mother's Day weekend, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) was joined by four mothers from across the country: Amanda Zurawski from Texas, Karen George from...
“Joaquin’s First School Shooting”: Whip Clark Reads Children’s Book By Parkland Parents
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of Mother's Day, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to demand Congressional action on gun violence. Whip Clark read from "Joaquin's First...
Whip Clark Discusses GOP’s Devastating Default on America Act With Revere Veterans
The House GOP's bill would eliminate 30 million medical appointments for veterans, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and cancer screenings.REVERE, MA - Democratic Whip...
Whip Clark Visits Revere Head Start to Highlight Vital Role Amid GOP Threats
REVERE, MA - Yesterday, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited the Community Action Programs Inter-City, Inc. (CAPIC) Head Start program at the Irene O'Connell...
Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Urging Fifth Circuit to Reverse Texas District Court’s Ruling on Mifepristone
253 Members of Congress ask the Fifth Circuit to reverse Texas district court's ruling in its entirety Members: "the district court's order not only misapplies the law but also threatens to...
Whip Clark Statement on U.S. Debt Ceiling Deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued this statement after Treasury Secretary Yellen warned the U.S. could hit its borrowing limit as soon as June 1, 2023: "Time is...
“A GOP-Manufactured Default Crisis”: Whip Clark Joins Inside With Jen Psaki on MSNBC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC today to discuss the GOP-manufactured default crisis, following the passage of House Republicans'...
Clark, Murray, Scott Reintroduce the Child Care for Working Families Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-3) for a press conference to reintroduce their Child Care...
“Stop The Madness”: Whip Clark Denounces House Republicans’ Default on America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce House Republicans' Default on America Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks:"Mr. Speaker, I...
Whip Clark Statement on House Republicans’ Passage of the Default on America Act
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on House Republicans' passage of the Default on America Act: "For every senior, every veteran, and...
Whip Clark, SBA Administrator Guzman Meet With Black Small Business Owners in Framingham
Leaders discussed how federal relief funding helped create local businesses, jobsFRAMINGHAM, MA - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator...
CBS Boston: Eye On Earth: Tree trenches will help cool Watertown
WATERTOWN - Watertown is a community going green by adding more green. A $240,000 federal grant will go directly to install 15 tree trenches across the city."This straightforward investment will...
Patch: Supreme Court Abortion Pill Ruling: MA Officials Praise Decision
MASSACHUSETTS — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday stopped a lower court's restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone from taking effect, a win for the Biden administration and for women in...
Whip Clark Statement on SCOTUS Decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement: "Today's Supreme Court decision protects millions of women who rely on mifepristone - a drug approved...
“You Should Hang Your Heads In Shame”: Whip Clark Slams MAGA Sports Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce a Republican bill that would ban trans children from participating in school sports teams. Below is a...